Words, Images, & Worlds

Author Alisa Kwitney discusses her new comics project, HOWL , including collaboration with Mauricet, her personal connections with the science fiction genre, and her way of approaching storytelling in visual form. You can find out more about Alisa's work at https://alisakwitney.com.

Celebrating HeroesCon 2025 with the likes of Sarah Myer, Sam Kidlet, John Rose, Jeremy Massie, Todd Webb, Adam Lemnah, and more!

The collaborative team of Maciej “MJ” Jankowski and Shawn McBee stop by to discuss their currently-funding book, Westron, mingling mythology and folk tale with mystery and crime. You can find out more information at https://www.westroncomic.com .

Author and innovator Gavin Hignight talks about telling stories with toys, the vision of Wandering Planet Toys, and the currently-funding Prisoner figures that he and partner Chris "Doc" Wyatt have created. You can follow and find out more at https://wanderingplanettoys.com .

Author and artist Scott Chantler returns to talk about the release of his epic Three Thieves series, including steps in storytelling and the inspiration for crafting fantasy stories for young/all-age readers You can find out more about Scott's work at https://www.scottchantler.com .

Actor (and avid reader) John Billingsley stops by to talk about his storytelling art, from Star Trek: Enterprise to Ambrose Bierce. We end the episode with a special message for educators. John also talks about his work with the organizations the Hollywood Food Coalition and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network .

The creative team of Eliot Rahal and Phillip Sevy talk about the background and process, as well as the exploration of the world we live in now, in Don't Forget Your Briefcase from Mad Cave ( click here to visit the publisher's website ).

In this Green Archer Comics edition of the show, comics creators Allan and Benn Liska stop by to talk about their inspiration from the pulps...and their Kickstarter campaign for a new Buck Rogers story. Find out more at the Green Archer website.

Author Dr. Richard A. Olson stops by to talk about pulps, the inspiration of characters like Doc Savage, and the new book in his ongoing series with Agent Scott Lund. Dr. Olson also discusses his next project, based on a unique and life-changing experience.

Author Sara A. Frietes talks about the process of weaving vampires/supernatural elements, romance, and young adult storytelling in the Rise of Midnight series, published by Jumpmaster Press ( linked here ) .

Comics creator and educator (and friend of the pod) Jason Walz drops by to talk about his latest book, an exploration of grief and making sense of major changes in our worlds, entitled Flip Side . You can find out more about Jason's work at https://www.jasonwwalz.com .

Cartoonist and comics philosopher Todd Webb stops by after our chat on The Comic Obsessive to talk about his work in The Poet, Volume 2. Todd and I chat about JD Salinger, the possibilities that comics open up, our love of bookstores, and much more. You can find out more about Todd's work at https://www.toddbot.com .

The powerhouse creative team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Dave Johnson stop by to talk about pitching stories, the collaborative beauty of comics, and the madness and utter coolness of their book, Pop Kill. You can find out more at Mad Cave .

Author Lauren Magaziner joins to discuss the art of crafting for young readers, the doors that fantasy opens up in stories, and The Incorruptibles series. You can find out more about this series and Lauren's other work at https://laurenmagaziner.com

Recognize that voice? Samantha Newark, voice of Jem from Jem and the Holograms , as well as from roles in shows like Transformers , stops by to talk about music, meeting fans, and the 40th anniversary of the Jem show. You can find out more at https://houseofjem.fans .

Writer Ray MacKay talks about his passion for comics and his work in spaces like Eerie, The Sentinels, Big Bang Adventures , and more. You can follow and find out more about Ray's work on Facebook ( linked here ).

Artist and comics creator memoh talks creative process, growth, and the new book, Dominion. You can follow and find out more at https://memohcomics.com/

Author and comics creator Humberto Avila talks about his creative process and approach to horror in comics in the new book, The Reckoning ( linked here ) . Avila discusses the drive to pursue his passion to create through the challenges of quadriplegia.

Author and comics creator/enthusiast Gene Selassie returns to the podcast to talk about his latest work, Avengers for Dummies. You can find out more about Gene's work at Gene Selassie | Facebook .

The authoring duo of Alexandra Ely and Makayla Nielson talk about their collaborative process in telling dystopian tales, as well as the benefits of writing young adult lit. Ely and Nielson are the authors of Chimera's Blood from Jumpmaster Press. You can find out more about them at their websites. Chimera's Blood | Alexandra Ely Makayla Nielson

Author Aaron Wroblewski returns to talk about Enenra and the craft of creating horror comics, as well as his love for science fiction. You can find out more about Aaron and support his latest project at http://kck.st/4cSecW1 .

Comics creator Es Kay stops by to talk about his work, as well as tips and secrets on how to letter comics professionally. You can see visual examples of his work at the YouTube channel ( linked here ) and follow Es Kay on Facebook here.

Author and editor R. Kyle Hannah shares tips and secrets about entering the world of publishing, details how Jumpmaster Press ( linked here ) came to be, and shares about his work as a writer.

Author and comics creator Richard Ashley Hamilton returns to talk about how he approaches writing across the multiple volumes of the paranormal suspense series, Scoop. You can find out more at https://madcavestudios.com .

Author, researcher, and documentarian Sara Kenney stops by to discuss the how to's of constructing science (fiction) in comics. You can find out more about Sara's project, Acid Box, at Kickstarter and Avery Hill Publications.